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Structural therapy for a West African family
Author(s) -
Bott David,
Hodes Matthew
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1467-6427
pISSN - 0163-4445
DOI - 10.1046/j..1989.00343.x
Subject(s) - kinship , realm , family therapy , individualism , dysfunctional family , group psychotherapy , sociology , psychology , psychotherapist , genealogy , geography , political science , anthropology , history , law , archaeology
In West Africa kinship is a very important aspect of social organization; it is a hierarchical system which functions as the domestic group and in the wider realm of politico‐jural and economic relations. The individual is constituted through the kinship group. It is suggested that family therapy, especially structural family therapy, may be suitable as a treatment technique in such non‐individualistic societies. A case example is given to illustrate how this understanding can lead to successful therapy.